Category Archives: Something Special

New York State just invested an undisclosed, but large, amount of money to solve its elderly loneliness epidemic. ElliQ, the newest A.I. from Israeli tech company Intuition Robotics, will offer over 800 New York seniors an opportunity to chat and … Continue reading →

Julie McFadden, aka Hospice Nurse Julie, knows what to expect when someone dies. She has witnessed hundreds of deaths throughout her 5-year career as a hospice nurse in California. McFadden felt compelled to share interesting stories and insights into her … Continue reading →

Although The Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Fisherman’s Wharf may be San Francisco’s most popular landmarks, they’re not necessarily the most elegant or intriguing. The San Francisco Columbarium and Funeral Home sits just north of Golden Gate Park at the … Continue reading →

Cottages, basement studios and converted garages – all of these are examples of add-on living spaces known as accessory dwelling units. Commonly, they’ve been used to house young adult children or set up a home office. But as housing prices … Continue reading →

What began as a civil war era means to transport soldiers’ bodies home for burials has grown into a multi-billion-dollar service industry catering to the dead. For the last century, the evolution of undertakers to morticians to funeral directors has … Continue reading →